ISSUES & ADVOCACY
Working together, AARP members can make a difference. Your contribution to the organization’s policy initiatives gives your voice greater power in addressing the needs and concerns of Americans age 50+.
AARP’s Government Watch syncs Main Street with Capitol Hill and Pennsylvania Avenue. Keep your eyes on Washington! To see how AARP members are getting involved in health reform, go to Health Action Now.
Voices
My English Teacher’s Admonition
Changing something as fundamental as our health-care system is tough. The people who stand to lose money or power under reform oppose it. And voters who are uncertain of the benefits give lukewarm support, at best.
Tools
Legislative Action Center
Contact your elected officials about important issues that affect your life.
Key Vote Summary
Find out how your senators and representatives voted on Medicare, Social Security, and other important issues.
AARP Programs
Divided We Fail
Support our president's commitment to work across the aisle for real change on affordable health care and long-term financial security. Remind Obama of his campaign promises.
Legal Counsel For The Elderly
Championing the dignity and rights of older Washingtonians by providing free legal services to those in need, LCE needs your support.
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Tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules of the road.
President Obama called on all of Congress to help with job creation and economic issues—concerns that weigh heavily on Americans’ minds. He also vowed to keep up the fight for health care reform.
Get the Facts on Health Care Reform
As Congress debates health-care reform legislation, many age-50+ Americans aren’t sure what possible changes mean for them. AARP helps you sort fact from fiction.
Election Results Complicate Final Push for Health Care Reform
Democrats grappled with a stark new political reality today—how to push for national health care reform as Massachusetts prepares to send a Republican to the U.S. Senate.
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Group: Health Action Now
Join AARP in separating facts from myths about health-care reform.
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Effective Activism 101
As an activist, do it your way--but do it well! Here's how to make a difference by writing editorials, calling your representative, visiting city hall, and even contacting private businesses.
Real Relief
In these uncertain economic times, AARP and the AARP Foundation stand ready to help you stay focused on your long-term financial goals while providing you with immediate solutions and assistance.
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